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Chicken Zucchini Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A quick and flavorful pasta dish combining tender chicken, fresh zucchini, and Parmesan for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 8 oz short pasta

Oil and Butter

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter

Chicken

  • 1 lb chicken breast

Zucchini

  • 1 lb zucchini (about 2 medium ones)

Garlic and Seasonings

  • 2 small cloves garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Lemon Juice

  • 0.5 lemon juice of half a lemon

Cheese and Nuts

  • 1/3 cup Parmesan, grated
  • 0.5 cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

Salt and Pepper

  • to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve some water and drain.
  • Cook chicken pieces until browned; remove and set aside. Sauté zucchini until tender.
  • Add garlic, Italian seasoning, lemon juice; cook briefly. Return chicken, add pasta, and toss with reserved water if needed.
  • Stir in Parmesan, pine nuts, parsley; season to taste. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan if desired.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best flavor and adjust seasoning as needed.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: chicken, pasta, Zucchini